Poet’s Bios 2013

Originally from Massachusetts, Jean LeBlanc teaches at Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ.  Her love for the natural world and American Literature often inspires her to create new worlds of possibility in her poems.  Her work and publications can be seen at www.jeanleblancpoetry.com.

Susanna Rich is an Emmy Award nominee for her baseball poetry, a Fulbright and Collegium Budapest Fellow in Creative Writing, and author of Television Daddy, The Drive Home, and The Flexible Writer.  She tours her one-woman, interactive poetry performances: Back to the 60’s; Television Daddy; The Drive Home; ashes, ashes: A Poet Responds to the Holocaust; and A Wild Night with Emily Dickinson.  Susanna is the recipient of Kean University’s Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching.  Visit her at www.wildnightsproductions.com.

Edwin Romond’s most recent collection of poetry is Alone with Love Songs from Grayson Books.  Romond has been awarded poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and from both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Councils on the Arts.  Romond was awarded the 2013 New Jersey Poetry Prize for his poem, “Champion,” about the friendship between Jesse Owens and German track star Luz Long.

Sander Zulauf, former editor of the Journal of New Jersey Poets, is one of the editors of The Poets of New Jersey: From Colonial to Contemporary (Jersey Shore Publications, 2005).  He founded the Index of American Periodical Verse in 1971, and was named the first Poet Laureate of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark in 1999.  His first book of poems, Succasunna New Jersey, was published by Osmond Beckwith’s Breaking Point, Inc., and Dryad Press of Washington, DC, published his latest collection of poems, Where Time Goes.

What epitomizes Autumn more than a chill in the air, sweaters, changing landscapes, and football? The High School Marching Band season of course! Throughout the country, marchers follow a schedule to rival any high school sports franchise. Starting in early August, they brave the heat, sacrifice free time and practice intricate footwork, all the while playing harmonious, stirring musical compositions.

These preparations culminate in school football game rallies and local and regional competitions. As musical scores set the mood for motion pictures, marching bands enhance the spectators’ experience during the games, exalting successes and lamenting disappointments. Competitions are abuzz with activity, ranging from smaller festival style events to full-fledged tournaments held at professional stadiums.

Experience The Thrill

Upon entering the stadium, the arena is awash with the glow of high beam flood lights. Throngs of fans crowd the bleachers, eager for the performance to start. The savory aroma of culinary delights float through the air. The excitement mounts while Marchers, resplendent in their colorful attire, file onto the field in neat uniformed rows. Accompanied by the cadence of the drum line, the band fans out. A hush of anticipation settles over the audience as the drum major sets the beat and instruments snap to the ready …

Let the rhythm take you away as breathtaking performances get your blood pumping and your feet stomping. The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the step work, the fanfare, the magnificent uniforms and flourishing color guard will knock your socks off – so bring an extra pair!

Enjoy all the pomp and circumstance of a marching band competition right here in your own backyard! The 4th Annual Roxbury Marching Band Classic, an unaffiliated, independently run competition, is scheduled for Saturday, October 6th with a 7 PM performance start time. The event will take place at the Roxbury High School, One Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876.  For more information, please email roxburymbclassic2012@gmail.com.

The Roxbury High School Band Parents Association (RHSBPA) organizes, runs and hosts this spectacular occasion. The success of the Roxbury Marching Band Classic is dependent on parent involvement. While the Directors represent the heart and soul of the Marching Band and the Marchers its force, parent volunteers function as its backbone. It is through the support, dedication and tireless efforts of so many parents that has made this competition such a success in the past. This year will prove equally successful. The entire Marching Band “community” strives to provide a welcoming, enjoyable and exciting experience for participating bands and spectators alike.

The contest features an esteemed panel of nationally recognized, expert adjudicators from around the Country. The presentation of awards concludes the competition, including the newly instituted People’s Choice Award, giving fans a chance to vote for their favorite marching band!

Amenities include indoor rest rooms and ample parking with convenient handicap spaces. A large, well-staffed concession area selling food, snacks, and beverages offer attendees an array of edibles. A detailed Rain Contingency Plan is in place in the chance of inclement weather.

Comfortable wrist bands, to be worn by spectators at all times during the event, will be available for purchase at the gate. Prices are as follows — Adults $10; Senior Citizens & Students (with school ID) $8; Children 4 years old and younger FREE.

Participating Schools

Bernards Township

Hackettstown

Montgomery

Mt. Olive Township

North Penn

Roxbury (Exhibition Performance)

Sparta

West Orange

At the Heart of Roxbury

Conveniently located to Routes 80, 46, 10 and 206, Roxbury is home to several family-friendly parks and playgrounds, a variety of shopping options, and a great town library. In addition, on the shores of picturesque Horseshoe Lake, the Roxbury Performing Arts Center (RoxPAC), administered by The Roxbury Arts Alliance, houses The Investors Bank Theatre which presents a variety of quality musical, theatrical and artistic performances.

Situated in the middle of Morris County, Roxbury Township is no longer the town just west of Randolph anymore! Come out and see for yourself approximately 100 of the reasons why Roxbury received the coveted “100 Best Communities For Young People” designation by ING Corporation. Criteria for this honor include the following Five Promises as set forth by America’s Promise Alliance:

• Caring Adults
• Safe Places
• A Healthy Start
• Effective Education
• Opportunities to Help Others

The Roxbury High School Marching Band program encapsulates all of these ideals. Directors, instructors and parents alike work tirelessly to support their students’ musical endeavors. After school rehearsals and organized competitions present an enriching atmosphere to students both during the week and on weekends. Marchers benefit from rigorous marching exercises and enriching relationships within the band community. Veteran band members offer peer leadership and mentoring to their classmates. Additionally, a commitment to musical excellence, personal achievement and teamwork are instilled.

Fall is the time to head outdoors, grab a thermos of hot chocolate and enjoy a family adventure.

To learn more about the Roxbury Marching Gaels and the Roxbury High School Music Instrumental Program, visit http://roxburybands.org.

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 9TH.

The Roxbury Arts Alliance will again present a performance by the jazz vocal group New York Voices March 9, at the Roxbury High School auditorium, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna NJ.

This is a benefit concert in support of the Roxbury High School choir program.

New York Voices is a Grammy-winning vocal ensemble renowned for its excellence in jazz and the art of group singing. Like the great groups that have come before, such as Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Singers Unlimited, and Manhattan Transfer, group members Peter Eldridge, Darmon Meader, Lauren Kinhan, and Kim Nazarian have learned from the best and taken the art form to new levels. Their interests are rooted in jazz, but often Brazilian, R&B, classical and pop influences are infused with creativity and authenticity.

In addition to their own CDs, New York Voices has made many guest appearances on recordings and live performances that have earned the group critical acclaim and demand in a variety of musical settings. You can find the group’s performances on such CDs as the Grammy-winning “Count Basie Orchestra with New York Voices,” and the Latin Grammy-winning “Brazilian Dreams” with saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera. The group has performed with a number of influential jazz artists including Ray Brown, Bobby McFerrin, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, the Boston Pops and many more.

Along with their extensive concert performances and recording dates, the New York Voices also work in the field of education, giving workshops and clinics to high school and college music students.

Discount general admission tickets with open seating are available until February 1^st $20 for adults and $15 for student. After Feb 1^st tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Purchase tickets with cash or check made payable to the Roxbury Arts Alliance. You can order using a credit card by going on line to www.roxburyartsalliance.org. For  information call Mark at (201) 745 7718

Student Groups Rates for 20 or more contact Sales.RAA@gmail.com.   This will include a “Meet and Greet” session with the group prior to the performance. Space is limited so it’s recommended that you make your ticket reservations as soon as possible.

Tickets will be also available at the Roxbury Recreation Office at Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna.

Joseph Soriano
Elizabeth Synalovski
Monika Szumski
Matthew Zuccaro

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